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When is the best time to have a baby shower?

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My family that lives far away had a shower for me at the end of February and I am not due until April, but it was such a trip I needed to go while I was still able. I have family where I live that are having one AFTER the baby is born becuase everyone is so busy between now and then with spring-stuff. I have heard that is not so unusual, but I have never been to a baby shower where the baby was acually present.

Hi there. I'm due Sept. 24th but live in California. I am from New York and wanted to have a shower out there. I was thinking of going back when I got out of school (I'm a school teacher). That would be at the end of June. Is that too early? My mom thinks I'm jinxing myself.

I am due February 18th, my baby shower is this Sat. January 5th, I figured, first party of the year after new year's eve, the holidays have passed, but some people have not returned to work yet so they have plenty of time to prepare and most of all i feel great. If you are up to walk around, greet guests, play games, why do it so early? 3 to 4 months before is too long.

I am due January 15th and I know that most people wouldn't think to have a babyshower so close to christmas but it actually didn't make a difference because while they are planning to go xmas shopping they still have you and the baby in mind, so I plan to have my babyshower December 8th

Hello, I am 25 weeks pregnant with my second child. I did not have a baby shower for my first and therefore, I was a little puzzled in the begainning of this pregnancy of when to have a baby shower. However, I know feel that it is best to have a baby shower sometime within your 7th month of pregnancy. My reasons for thinking this is because there are sometimes chances that the baby can come anytime during the 8th month. My first child came an entire month and 2 days early. He was still healthy and all but I am glad that I had just about everything that I needed at that time. Anyway, I hope that my response was a little helpful to you and I wish you the best with your pregnancy. Goodluck!

I am due December 22nd and am having my shower November 18th, so it's a month before. Fortunately, my last day of work is November 16th, so I have a lot of time to still prep the room (unless of course baby decides to come earlier!)

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